GCAA Ghana AME Exam exam-day guide
GCAA Ghana AME Exam · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Valid original photo ID
Bring an unexpired original passport or Ghana national ID card. Confirm with the provider which forms of ID are accepted for AME sittings and make sure the name matches your registration exactly - a mismatch usually has to be fixed before exam day, not on the day.
Exam admission / authorisation document
Bring the confirmation showing your candidate details, exam date, time, venue and the module(s) you are sitting. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is required or an electronic copy is accepted.
Proof of fee payment
Carry the receipt or payment confirmation for the module(s) booked. Confirm with the provider which proof format they accept and whether payment must clear before the sitting.
Non-programmable calculator
A basic scientific calculator is useful for mass-and-balance, electrical and performance-type questions. Confirm with the provider which calculator types are permitted; programmable, graphing and stored-text models are commonly restricted.
Pens, pencils, eraser and sharpener
Bring spares. Confirm with the provider whether answer sheets must be completed in pen and whether pencils are allowed for diagrams or working.
Non-smart wristwatch
A simple watch helps you pace yourself. Do not rely on a phone. Confirm with the provider that a plain watch is permitted in the room.
Venue and travel plan
Confirm the exact exam centre address and reporting time with the provider, and check the route and travel time in advance. Aim to be at the venue well ahead of the stated start time.
Bag for storing prohibited items
Bring a small bag so your phone, smartwatch and personal items can be switched off and stored as directed by the invigilator rather than carried to your desk.
Light revision material for the waiting area only
Summary sheets and module notes can be useful before you enter, but nothing may be taken to the desk. Confirm with the provider where personal items and notes must be left.
Experience records / logbook (only if requested)
Some sitting arrangements involve document checks alongside the written exam. Confirm with the provider in advance whether your logbook, experience records or photographs are required on the day.
Provider contact number for the day
Save the exam office or invigilator contact so you can call immediately if transport fails or you cannot find the venue.
Plan the day
Re-confirm with the provider: exam date, reporting time, venue, modules booked, fee status and what you are permitted to bring. Resolve any name or documentation discrepancy now.
Check your ID is valid and unexpired, and confirm your admission document shows the correct modules.
Go back over the published syllabus for each module and list the topics you are least confident in; spend the remaining time on those, not on new material.
Plan travel: route, transport, journey time and a backup option. If possible, know the building and entrance before the day.
Pack one folder with your ID, admission document, payment proof and stationery. Test the calculator and carry spare batteries if it uses them.
Do a short review only - formulae, unit conversions, standard definitions and your own summary notes. Stop early.
Set two alarms, confirm your transport, eat a normal meal, avoid late-night cramming, and get a full night's sleep.
Eat properly and dress comfortably in layers - exam rooms are often cold. Leave home with enough margin to absorb delays.
Switch off your phone and any smart device and store them as directed. Keep your ID and admission document in hand for checking.
Read the instructions and check the paper for missing or blank pages before starting. Fill in candidate details exactly as registered.
Do a quick first pass on the questions you know, then return to harder ones. For calculation questions, show working and check units and significant figures before moving on.
Keep an eye on the clock and reserve the last few minutes to check that every question is answered and flagged items are revisited. Confirm with the provider in advance whether you may leave before the end.
Hand in all papers and materials as instructed, and confirm with the provider how and when results will be released and what the next step in the licensing process is.
Rules to check
Carry original photo ID matching the name on your registration. If the names differ, contact the provider before exam day - do not expect to resolve it at the desk.
Mobile phones, smartwatches, earbuds and other electronic devices must be switched off and stored as directed. Keeping one at your desk is normally treated as malpractice.
Only bring items the invigilator permits at the desk: ID, admission document, approved calculator and stationery. Books, notes, written annotations and unauthorised material are not allowed in the exam room.
Follow all invigilator instructions, including seating, timing and stopping writing when told. Breaches of conduct can result in your paper being voided - confirm the provider's misconduct policy in advance.
Ask the provider in advance whether breaks are permitted, whether they are supervised, and whether exam time is stopped. Do not assume extra time is given.
Confirm the pass mark, the marking scheme and the results release timeline with the provider or GCAA. Do not rely on word of mouth from other candidates.
Arrive before the stated reporting time; late admission is at the provider's discretion. Confirm the late-arrival policy with the provider.
Do not remove question papers, answer sheets or any exam material from the room.